Elwood Community High School - Crescent Yearbook (Elwood, IN)

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1 OPAL VAN NESS “Shirley” Opal hails from the country. She is quite good looking and a faithful member of the class. Doesn’t have much to say but seems to think a great deal. What her future is to be. none of us can tell, perhaps some little country lad might tell. “Her ways are ways of pleasantness And all her paths are peace.” VERLE CUMMINS Class Play. None of us knew Verle's artistic ability until Reception and then we all realized what a genius we had in our midst, Verle is quite comical and those who haven’t discovered his sense of humor have missed a great deal. “Never elated when one man’s oppress’d; Never dejected while another’s bless’d.” RUTH TROTTER Crescent Staff. Special Chorus, Girls’ Chorus, Clio Club. Ruth will surely be a noted opera singer some day from all present indications. It would be rather dull without her merry peals of laughter and comical grin. - “Happy am I; from care I’m free, Why ar’n’t they all contented like me?” MILDRED OWEN “Milly” Clio Club. Crescent Staff, Our active little “Milly” is always finding something of interest outside the dull routine of studies and certainly no one ever sighs for amusement when she is “nigh.” With it all she is the Latin star and also one of the few to shine in Physics Lab. “Persuasive speech, and more persuasive sighs. Silence that spoke, and eloquence of eyes.” MARY MOTT Orchestra. Crescent Staff. Mary, everyone envies your good looking clothes and beautiful golden hair You seem to captivate many but hold none very long at a time. We wonder why? A future artist too, we think. “What is your earliest, latest care. Your heart’s supreme ambition? To be fair.” VIRGIL ACHENBACH “Honey Bee” “Honey Bee” is noted for his speed (?) and as Miss Cox’s shining example of industry. We wonder what would happen if Virgil couldn’t play pool, if he would speed up a little and make a correct recitation all on the same day. What an excuse! “Toil does not come to help the idle.” Pago Twenty-two

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CARMEN DECKER Special Chorus. We do not know Carmen very well, as he hasn’t been with our class very long but we glory in his perseverance and wish him the best of success in his chosen work. “Not what we wish but what we want Oh. let thy grace supply.” VIOLET PETERS Now, who would have supposed we sheltered an “almost” teacher in our midst? Such is the case because already her career has begun. What will become of all those good-looking clothes when you become a “school inarm,” Violet? “A fcot more light, a step more true. Ne’er from the heath-flower dash’d the dew.” NOLAN RAY C'.as3 Play. What a charming little brother No’.an made in The District Attorney.” Howard was small but mighty in the play, so is the little country lad in true life and he is extremely popular, in school ?nd out. “Nevertheless, whate’er befall. The farmer he must feed them all.” VERNA HARLOW Orchestra. Verna was with us for some time but yet we did not get very well acquainted. However from all reports she is quite popular and jolly when with her host of good friends outside of E. H, S. “I am monarch of all I survey, My right there is none to dispute.” HARLEY MADDOCK Class Play. Harley sure would be some politician if he would do as well as he did as John Crosby in “The District Attorney.” If anyone ever has any trouble with mustaches, they should consult Harley. “He’s a boy of high and noble aims. But slightly timid when among fair dames.” ADAH EVANS “Sweetie” Class Play, Special Chorus,. Girls’ Chorus. Those who know Adah best, know what a sweet and lovable girl she is, and we discovered dramatic ability when she played the part of Aunt Hattie in “The District Attorney” so well. “I love everything that’s old: old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine.” Page Twenty-one

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FEROL MOORE “Reddo” Noted for the beauty of her hair, this Senior is not as well known as many but she has been a faithful class member in her four years in E. H. S. She seems to be very particular about her company, as she doesn’t run around with any of the Seniors. Luck to you, Reddo. “A penny for your thoughts.” EVERETT CLEMENTS “Kid” Basket Ball. Crescent Staff. Everett is our future newspaper man. He likes to sleep quite well and we think that he surely has pleasant dreams of a certain classmate, as he nleeps and dreams most of the time. “O sleep it is a gentle thing, Beloved from pole to pole.” MARY KNOTTS Mary has been with us for several years of our school days but still we never seemed to get very well acquainted. She is one of those quiet little country lassies, never talks much but seems to think a great deal. “No, never say nothin’ without you’re compelled tu. An’ then don’t say nothin’ that you can be held tu.” The Mid-Year Class History THE members of the mid-year class of ’20 will never forget that cold day in January when they entered E. II. S. One can imagine how they felt making so many blunders in front of those dignified Seniors, with their only hope, to become Sophomores, so they might have the fun watching new “Freshies” as they were coming in. When the year of organization came, Nor-val Pierce was elected president, Miriam Haas vice president, and Howard Coxen, secretary and treasurer. The first class party was given at the home of Verna Barlow, which proved a most enjoyable affair. There was no active work pursued this year, but after a three months ’vacation every one was back with new pranks and energy as 2A’s This semester the class gave another party at the home of Miriam Haas. As SB’s Harley Maddock was elected president, Orville Proctor, secretary and treasurer. This year, three parties were held at the homes of Orville Proctor, Irene Mullen and Mary Duncan. In January, 1919, this wee little class held their heads higher than ever. They became at last, dignified Seniors. They reorganized with Adah Evans as president and Orville Proctor as secretary and treasurer. Three parties were held at the homes of Orville Proctor, Irene Mullen and Dorothy Henze. The next most important event was the Senior reception. Although a small class, they deserve much praise for this big success. In September, 1919, tin class elected Dorothy Henze president and Orville Proctor secre-taiy and treasurer. The only active work done this year was the presentation of the high school Hag and service dag which the members of the class contributed to the school. The social events of the season terminated with the reception given them by the spring class of '20, which all appreciated and enjoyed. Although their school days now are ended, the memory of the happy times and pleasant associations of old E. JI. S. will always linger. Dorothy Henze President Orville Proctor Secretary-Treasurer Class Color Purple and White Class Motto “Much to Do Though Little” Class Flower Violet Page Twenty-throe